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UAAP Women’s Basketball: NU cruises to 2nd win as FEU holds breath on Kaputu status


National University dominated both halves to trounce hard-lucked Far Eastern University, 91-64, in the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Women’s Basketball Tournament at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on Saturday.

The Lady Bulldogs, improving to 2-0, wasted no time setting the tone in the first quarter, racing to a 19-7 lead with contributions from seven different players. Their early offensive surge gave them control of the game from the outset.

NU maintained its momentum after halftime, extending their 15-point lead to 23 in the third quarter.

Cielo Pagdulagan and Camille Clarin led the charge, helping the Lady Bulldogs build a commanding 60-37 advantage that proved insurmountable for the Lady Tamaraws.

“We always ask our team to improve daily—every practice, every game. I thought we did a great job today, particularly in our free throw shooting, assists, and ball management,” said NU head coach Aris Dimaunahan.

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Indeed, the Lady Bulldogs shot an impressive 86.7 percent from the free-throw line, sinking 13-of-15 attempts—a marked improvement from their previous game, where they managed just 15-of-30. They also dished out 20 assists and committed only 11 turnovers, highlighting their efficient play.

FEU’s Congolese center Josee Kaputu made her season debut after serving a suspension in the previous game. However, her return was cut short when she injured her left knee at the 4:35 mark of the third quarter.

The injury occurred during a rebound battle when Jainaba Konateh accidentally fell onto the back of Kaputu’s knee, forcing the FEU big to exit the game. She did not return.

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Clarin led the Lady Bulldogs with an all-around performance, tallying 18 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals, and a block.

Rookie standout Pagdulagan added 12 points, five rebounds, and two steals, while Angel Surada and Tin Cayabyab contributed 11 points each.

Despite FEU’s struggles, MJ Manguiat was a bright spot for the Lady Tamaraws, scoring 26 points on seven three-pointers.

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Kaputu, before her early exit, managed eight points and 14 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to prevent FEU from dropping to 0-2.

Up next for NU is University of the Philippines at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Big Dome. Both teams split their head-to-head last season.

FEU will continue to search for its first win under new coach Raiza Palmera Dy against the University of the East earlier in the day at 11:30 a.m.

The Scores:

NU 91 Clarin 18, Pagdulagan 12, Surada 11, Cayabyab 11, Canuto 7, Pingol 7, Fabruada 6, Solis 5, Konateh 5, Betanio 4, Ico 3, Alterado 2, Talas 0, Pring 0.

FEU 64 – Manguiat 26, Salvani 8, Kaputu 8, Pasilang 8, Lopez 7, Nagma 3, Libor 2, Dela Torre 1, Ong 1, Villanueva 0, Paras 0.

Quarterscores: 19-7, 36-21, 60-44, 91-64

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